Italy's Greatest Hits, Wyoming Style
Town Square / Downtown Jackson · Jackson Hole · Italian · Visit Website ↗
Reviewed by the RagingWine Tasting Desk · May 25, 2026
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The wine list at Orsetto reads like a love letter to the Italian peninsula — Tuscany, Piedmont, Veneto all represented, which makes sense given the kitchen's focus. It's not a sprawling cellar, but it's coherent and intentional, which is more than you can say for most spots in a ski town where the house Cabernet usually does 80% of the heavy lifting.
The list runs 50-90 bottles and stays decisively Italian, which we respect. You've got Super Tuscans for the big-spenders, Amarone della Valpolicella for anyone who wants to feel like they're dining in Verona, Barbera d'Asti for the crowd that actually knows Piedmont, and a Vernaccia di San Gimignano holding down the white wine side with some regional credibility. The gaps show up when you look for depth — this isn't a list with multiple producers per appellation or any real exploration of southern Italy or the islands. It's the greatest hits package, competently assembled.
With 8-14 pours available by the glass, there's enough rotation to keep things interesting across a meal. Don't expect anything too adventurous — the BTG program leans toward crowd-accessible Italian styles rather than anything that'll make you put your fork down in disbelief. Solid, predictable, and fine for what the room demands.
Barbera d'Asti — null
Barbera is criminally underrated in American restaurants, and if Orsetto has priced it honestly against the Super Tuscans on the same list, it's your move. More acid, more food-friendliness, and none of the prestige markup — order it with the housemade pasta and don't look back.
Vernaccia di San Gimignano
Everyone at the table is going to order red, which means this Tuscan white is just sitting there waiting. Vernaccia has enough structure and mineral edge to hold its own against the pasta and the branzino — it's not a delicate sipping wine, it's a food wine, and most people walk right past it.
Super Tuscans
Super Tuscans are the most aggressively marked-up category on Italian restaurant lists in the US, and a Jackson Hole tourist-adjacent dining room isn't going to be the exception. You're paying for the name recognition more than what's in the glass. The money is better spent elsewhere on this list.
Amarone della Valpolicella + Housemade pasta
Amarone is dense, dried-grape-concentrated, and built for slow food. Rich pasta — something with a braised meat ragu or aged cheese — meets its match here. It's a big commitment for a Tuesday, but that's why you're in Jackson Hole.
The Bottom Line
Orsetto isn't a destination wine list, but it's a thoughtful, Italy-focused program that earns its place in a town where the default is mediocre. Skip the Super Tuscans, trust the Barbera, and let the Vernaccia surprise you.
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Grocery Store
Fair
Basic Stemmed
MIA
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Small but Thoughtful
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Deep & Eclectic
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Knowledgeable & Friendly
Set & Forget
Proper
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Plays It Safe
Steep
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Solid Range
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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Crowd Pleasers
Fair
Basic Stemmed
Willing but Green
Set & Forget
Acceptable
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